Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu We have had large losses of cantaloupe and watermelon transplants this spring due to the cold, rainy, and cloudy conditions and several WCU articles have been written on the subject (see Dr.… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu As the season progresses, growers and consultants will use tissue tests to determine the nutrient status of vegetable crops and take corrective actions if necessary. As a rule, if levels are in… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Cucumbers Be sure to scout for cucumber beetles as well as aphids. Fresh market cucumbers are susceptible to bacterial wilt, so treatments should be applied before beetles feed extensively on cotyledons and the first… Continue Reading
If you apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of land or have 8 or more animal units (an animal unit is equal to 1000 lbs of live weight) you need to be certified through the Nutrient Management Program. The… Continue Reading
6/22: Snap It, then App It – With digital and smart phone photography, everyone can be a photographer! And a good one at that! This webinar will review the leading photography apps available. Learn how to correct mistakes and make… Continue Reading
